City hires new animal control officer

The City hired Ray Peckham on Monday as an animal control officer in the Auburn Police Department.

Auburn Police Chief Bob Lee said the City expects to hire a second animal control officer within a few weeks, and the two officers will work a staggered schedule to give the city animal control seven days a week.

Former ACO George Winner left the post late last year to take a job as a code enforcement officer with the City. The ACO’s annual salary ranges between $55,758 and $66,223.

Peckham comes to the job with experience in animal behavior and dog training. He has coordinated major animal transports with affiliated rescue groups and led massive adoption events with his previous employer.